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Texas Highways says Feb. 27 and 28 is Granbury celebration for TX Independence Day. Am I to assume that information is incorrect? Does this also mean there is no downtown parade for the 2016 celebration?
The parade in Granbury for Texas Independence Day has been cancelled. We are hosting a stroll thru Texas History on March 2, 2016 from 8:30 to 4:30 in Acton. The student history fair may also be viewed at this time. if you have more questions please call 214-675-5752 the city of Granbury will have it’s General Granbury’s Birthday parade March 19. 2016. http://granburysquare.com/festival-vendor-applications